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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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