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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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