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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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