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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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