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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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