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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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