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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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