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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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