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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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