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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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