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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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