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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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