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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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