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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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