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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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