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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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