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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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