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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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