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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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