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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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