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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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