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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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