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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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