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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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