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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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