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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major 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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