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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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