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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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