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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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