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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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