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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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