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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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