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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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