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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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