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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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