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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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