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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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