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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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