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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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