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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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