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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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