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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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