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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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