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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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