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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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