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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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