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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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