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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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