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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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