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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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