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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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