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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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