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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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