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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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