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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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