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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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