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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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