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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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