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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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