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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major 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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