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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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