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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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