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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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