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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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