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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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