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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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