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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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