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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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