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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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