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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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