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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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