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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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