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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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