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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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