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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major 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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