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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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