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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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