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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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