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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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