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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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