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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources