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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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