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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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