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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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