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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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