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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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