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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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