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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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