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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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