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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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