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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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