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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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