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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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