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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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