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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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