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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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