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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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