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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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