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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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