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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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