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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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