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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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