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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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