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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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