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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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