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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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