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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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