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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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