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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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