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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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