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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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