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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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