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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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