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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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