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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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