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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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