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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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