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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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