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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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