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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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