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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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