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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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