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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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