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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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