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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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