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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with 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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