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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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