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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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