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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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