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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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