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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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