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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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