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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education