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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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