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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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