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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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