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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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