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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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