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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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