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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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