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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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