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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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