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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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