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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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