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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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