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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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