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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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