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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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