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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key 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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