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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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