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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the 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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