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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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