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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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