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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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