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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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