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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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