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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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