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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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