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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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