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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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