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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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