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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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