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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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