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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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