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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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