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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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