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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines 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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