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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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