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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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