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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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