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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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