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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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