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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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