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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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