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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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