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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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