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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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