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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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