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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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