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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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