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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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