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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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