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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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