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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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