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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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