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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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