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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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