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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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