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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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