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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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