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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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