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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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