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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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