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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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