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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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