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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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