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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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