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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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