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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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