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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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