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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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