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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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