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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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