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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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