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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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