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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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