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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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