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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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