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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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