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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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