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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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