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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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