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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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