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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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