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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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