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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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