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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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