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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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