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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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