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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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