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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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