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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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