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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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