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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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