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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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