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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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