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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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