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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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