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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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