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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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