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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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