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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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