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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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