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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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