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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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