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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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