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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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