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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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