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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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