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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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