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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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