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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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