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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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