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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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