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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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