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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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