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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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