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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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