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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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