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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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