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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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