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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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