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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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