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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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