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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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