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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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