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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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