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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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