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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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