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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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