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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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