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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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