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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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