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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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