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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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