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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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