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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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