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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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