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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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