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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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