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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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