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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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