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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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