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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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