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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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