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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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