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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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