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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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