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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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