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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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