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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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