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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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