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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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