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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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