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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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