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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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