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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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