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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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