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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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