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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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