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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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