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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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