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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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