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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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