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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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