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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important 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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