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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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