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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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