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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important 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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