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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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