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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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