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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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