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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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