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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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