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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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