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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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