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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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