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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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