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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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