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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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