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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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