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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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