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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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