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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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