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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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