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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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