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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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