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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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