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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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