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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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