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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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