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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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