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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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