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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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