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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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