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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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