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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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