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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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