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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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