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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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