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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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