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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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