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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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