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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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