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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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