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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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