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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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