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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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