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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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