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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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