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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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