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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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