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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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