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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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