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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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