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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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