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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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