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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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