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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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