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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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