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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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