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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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