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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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