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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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