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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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