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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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