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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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