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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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