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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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