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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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