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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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