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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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