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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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