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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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