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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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