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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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