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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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