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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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