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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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