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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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