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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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