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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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