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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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