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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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