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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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