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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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