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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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