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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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