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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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