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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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