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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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