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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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