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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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