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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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