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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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