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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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