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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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