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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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