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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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