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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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