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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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