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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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