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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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