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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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