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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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