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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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