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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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