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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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