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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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