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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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