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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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