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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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