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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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