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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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