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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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