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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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