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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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