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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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