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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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