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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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