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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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