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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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