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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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