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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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