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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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