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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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