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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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