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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key 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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