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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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