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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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