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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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