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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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