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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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