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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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