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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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