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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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