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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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