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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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