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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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