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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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