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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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