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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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