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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key 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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