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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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