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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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