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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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