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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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