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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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