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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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