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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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