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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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