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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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