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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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