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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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