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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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