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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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