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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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