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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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