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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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