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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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