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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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