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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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