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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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