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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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