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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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