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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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