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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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