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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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