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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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