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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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