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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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