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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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