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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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