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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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