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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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