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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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