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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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