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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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