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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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