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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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