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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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