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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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