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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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