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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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