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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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