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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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