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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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