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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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