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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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