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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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