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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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