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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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