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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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