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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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