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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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