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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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