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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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