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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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