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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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