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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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