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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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