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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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