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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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