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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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