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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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