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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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