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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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