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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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