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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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