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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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