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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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