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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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