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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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