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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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