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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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