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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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