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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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