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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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