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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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