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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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