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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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