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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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